The zealot army is coming. The winter raid has earned the goblins an enemy they can’t hope to beat. Eris, the leader of a reclusive goblin village, promises he can deliver them. But as Spicy and Thistle soon discover, this charismatic newcomer is maneuvering goblins and men alike towards a disastrous showdown. They will have to work together in a race against time to save themselves, the dragon, and the human refugees who trusted Spicy to bring them to safety. But the Monster Lands are no haven. Spicy and Thistle will need all their wits to prevent a bloodbath. Grab a copy of the fifth installment of the international best-selling dark fantasy series!
The day of reckoning has arrived. But what use does a goblin war party have for a sage-in-training? Thistle will go to any lengths to get payback on the humans who murdered her family and to ensure that such a tragedy will never happen again. Leading the goblins is the warrior Noe. Her solution the human problem? Kill them all or drive them away from the goblin homeland. Thistle will discover that the world has changed since the goblins isolated themselves in the hills north of the Inland Sea. Three factions of humans with shifting allegiances vie for dominance. As the goblins begin their attack, Thistle realizes that for her kind to avoid destruction, they must learn to understand their enemy. War and diplomacy are skills the goblins have forgotten. Thistle will have to become a quick learner. Pick up the fourth installment of the dark fantasy Goblin Reign series!
Always busy squabbling, the goblins who live in the great towers of Clovenstone spend all their time fighting and looting. Only clever young Skarper understands that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer is rising again. From the lands of men come fortune-seekers - and soon trolls, giants, cloud-maidens, swamp monsters, tree-warriors, humans and bloodthirsty goblins alike are swept into a fabulous magical conflict! Enter a wild world of magical creatures and heroic adventure in this thrilling new fantasy from the extraordinary imagination of Philip Reeve.
What is it like having a Goblin in your closet? Meet Snot, a lovable little fellow with big hairy ears, upside down eyes who enjoys eating bogeys, flies and anything gross. Suggested level: junior, primary.
A lush tale of deadly court intrigue and a modern classic of fantasy by Locus award winner and Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award finalist Katherine Addison Unbound Worlds 100 Best Fantasy Novels of All Time A Best Fantasy Novel of the Decade Pick for BookRiot "Striking."—The New York Times The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and the deadly intrigue that suffuses it. But when his father and three half brothers in line for the throne are killed in an "accident," he has no choice but to take his place as the only surviving rightful heir. Entirely unschooled in the art of court politics, he has no friends, no advisors, and the sure knowledge that whoever assassinated his father and brothers could make an attempt on his life at any moment. Surrounded by sycophants eager to curry favor with the naïve new emperor, and overwhelmed by the burdens of his new life, he can trust nobody. Amid the swirl of plots to depose him, offers of arranged marriages, and the specter of the unknown conspirators who lurk in the shadows, he must quickly adjust to life as the Goblin Emperor. All the while, he is alone, and trying to find even a single friend . . . and hoping for the possibility of romance, yet also vigilant against the unseen enemies that threaten him, lest he lose his throne–or his life. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Magic is fading from the Wild Wood. To renew it, goblins must perform an ancient ritual involving the rarest of their kind—a newborn changeling. But when the fateful night arrives to trade a human baby for a goblin one, something goes terribly wrong. After laying the changeling in a human infant’s crib, the goblin Kull is briefly distracted from his task. By the time he turns back, the changeling has already perfectly mimicked the human child. Too perfectly: Kull cannot tell them apart. Not knowing which to bring back, he leaves both babies behind. Tinn and Cole are raised as human twins, neither knowing what secrets may be buried deep inside one of them. Then when they are twelve years old, a mysterious message arrives, calling the brothers to be heroes and protectors of magic. The boys must leave behind their sleepy town of Endsborough and risk their lives in the Wild Wood, crossing the perilous Oddmire swamp and journeying through the Deep Dark to reach the goblin horde and discover who they truly are. In The Oddmire 1: Changeling, the New York Times bestselling author of the Jackaby series brings to life a bold new adventure, the first in a series about monsters, magic, and mayhem.
· “The book is a non-stop adventure, great characters, wonderful world building, has humans, goblins, trolls, and more!” –LibraryThing · “I found that I was rooting for Spicy the whole way and was finished with the book before I knew it. Story line move along swiftly and I was never left with any dull moments.” – Goodreads · Tremendous Book Reviews 5 out of 5 stars for Goblin. · “Fast paced, excitingly heart thumping adventure in a coming-of-age fantasy story.” --Goodreads They razed Spicy’s village, kidnapped his sister, and never imagined what one lone goblin would do to get her back! Included in this set: Goblin Goblin Apprentice Goblin Rogue And a preview of book four, Goblin War Chief.
While cruising through the woods in a ?borrowed? police car, PJ and Sam accidentally hit what looks like a mutant gorilla with a bad attitude. But this is no ape?it?s a goblin, escaped from the city of Argh in UnderEarth, a place beneath the world?s surface. When Sam is captured by a gang of goblins, PJ must go after him. But can PJ save Sam before he becomes dinner for a bunch of hungry goblins?
About the Book Scepter of Soren centers on a diverse assemblage of heroes, each embarked on their unique, yet interconnected, quests. During their journey, they offer assistance to a multitude of beings across their world, whilst simultaneously contending with an archaic evil that has slipped its shackles from a parallel universe. The narrative brims with dynamic action sequences and introduces a broad array of species, including both animal and humanoid, each inhabiting distinct environments and subscribing to their unique cultures, which our heroes have the privilege to witness and engage with during their expedition. About the Author Robert Michael Taylor Sr, hails from a quaint town nestled in southern Texas, near the border, where he was the third of seven siblings. His upbringing was deeply entrenched in ranch work under the tutelage of his grandfather. Despite his educational journey being cut short before the completion of high school, Robert embarked on a diverse range of professional endeavors before achieving the esteemed status of a Master Mason. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Taylor has been a devoted husband for 42 years and a proud father to four children and seven grandchildren, which have served as an abundant source of inspiration for Robert’s passion for writing.
A journey of wonders and hazards. THE FALLEN he world of Genoa seemed safe again for all the creatures living in this magical land. But safety comes with a price. Tresstéanna finds herself now whole in mind, body, and heart, but she also finds herself in trouble once again. Her new quest is to return the Globe of Corpuscle to the dark and hazardous cavern of the Kylix. But being in danger isn’t a shock anymore, and at least this time she finds herself in Kriston’s arms. Kriston, still recovering from injuries, discovers himself once again on a quest. This time he’s surrounded by friends, but his number one concern is the queen of Valorna. The complex woman is a mystery to him, and he finds himself entrapped by her. The wonders and dangers they find on their journey will either bring them closer together or kill them all. THE HIDDEN For the creatures living in the banished world of Midzark, life has been a hard one. Magic is in short supply, while the giants who built their palace off the sweat of imprisoned slaves, live like kings. Following the dangerous journey through the Kylix, Tresstéanna now finds herself a small queen in a very large land. One where giants rule and enslave those who are gifted with magic. Her mission to return the goddess Genoa to her resting place has now been halted while she and her friends fight to reunite with the others from Genoa, including her fiancé, Kriston. Kriston recovers from his recent injuries sustained in the dark tunnel of the Kylix only to discover his love, Tresstéanna, has been ripped from his arms. Now he finds himself in a century-old battle between two peoples in an unfamiliar land called Midzark, a world nothing like Genoa, as he and his band struggle to free their friends from the giants’ grip. THE GIFTED The conclusion of the Genoa Chronicles. For Tresstéanna and her band of gifted friends the struggle for freedom continues. The Queen of Valorna is still imprisoned within the giant’s palace. Forced into servitude and charged with teaching the royal Grands magic, her and her friends hatch a plan to gain their freedom. But danger is around every corner and her initial mission to return Genoa to her resting place deep in the Kylix becomes even more hazardous. Kriston struggles to return to Tresstéanna’s side and free her and the other gifted from the clutches of the giants. As the battle picks up speed for freedom the prince’s sanity will be tested as he struggles to keep Tresstéanna from harm.
